Workshops

A 6-Part Series:
Exploring Challenges to Mental and Spiritual Health
in the LGBTQ+ Community

$40 per session / $200 for the entire series.
Scholarships are available.
Please contact Diana Barone for more information

As the world’s population of the LGBTQ+ community continues
to grow—with the Millennial generation twice as likely to identify
as LGBT compared to adults of all ages —it is important for
leaders, including those in spiritual and mental health settings, to
continue to be educated on the challenges this population faces,
and the support that can be offered.

Many already have been leading the way!
Blanton-Peale Institute & Counseling Center, in partnership with
Believe Out Loud, and Parity presents this 6-part series to explore
how we can best support LGB people of various intersectionality,
Trans people, LGBTQ youth, same-sex couples and their children,
and those who identify outside of the LGBTQ spectrum.

Who could benefit from the series?

Anyone—LGBTQ+ or ally—who finds themselves leading a small or large group that includes LGBTQ+ people and wants a better understanding of mental health challenges.

Leaders from religious or spiritual settings (clergy, small group leader, board member, or other leadership role).

Mental Health professionals who want a deeper understanding of the religious and spiritual aspects for LGBTQ people.

Professionals who work within the LGBTQ+ community, seeking an understanding of the positive and negative impacts of spiritual and mental health on LGBTQ people.

What you can expect:Becoming a part of a learning community with expert
presentations, panel discussions, and activity workshops. We also give you the opportunity to share your own experiences and
wisdom, so we all can gain additional tools to support the LGBTQ+ community.